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Sports Talk Chicago

Jon Zaghloul

Sports Talk Chicago takes an in-depth look at all of Chicago’s major sports teams, offering opinions and analysis on Chicago sports news. Host Jon Zaghloul, MLB and NFL accredited writer, gives his take on the state of Chicago’s five major sports teams. Additionally, each podcast features a special guest from the sports world. Jon conducts profile interviews with each guest, while also prompting guest sports analysis. Previous special guests include Michael Vick, Metta World Peace, Roger Clemens, and more!
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On today’s show, I address the MLB’s monetary dispute in lieu of the 2020 season. The owners, in this case, should be more empathetic towards the players, and therefore, pay their pro-rated salaries instead of offering up a 50-50 revenue split. Later in the show, I caught up with Teddy Greenstein, sports columnist at the Chicago Tribune and BBWAA member! We discussed
The Last Dance, his best ’90s Bulls memory, and the series’ depiction of Jerry Krause. We also analyzed the Bears’ quarterback competition, and his belief that Mitchell Trubisky has the potential to be a top-15 NFL quarterback. In addition, we touched on Chicago’s reluctance to open public golf courses, and Teddy shares a story about the best round of golf he’s ever played!

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio app!

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05/13/20 • 1 min

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On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ loss to Green Bay, and explains why the team’s playoff berth should be celebrated. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, national MLB writer for Forbes, and BBWAA member (21:53)! They discuss the Cubs’ decision to trade Yu Darvish, and what it means for their future. They also talk about the White Sox’s 2021 World Series hopes, and their hiring of Tony La Russa. Later in the interview, Phil reveals the rationale behind his Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and suggests certain changes be made to the current voting process.

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Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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01/05/21 • -1 min

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On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ win over Minnesota, and analyzes their current path to the postseason. Jon also catches up with Ben Pope, Chicago Blackhawks Beat Reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times (21:06)! They discuss Stan Bowman’s promotion, and what it means for the team moving forward. They also talk about the Blackhawks’ 2020-21 season, and preview the team’s breakout stars entering the year. Later in the interview, Ben shares his favorite Hawks players to interview, plus reveals his top Chicagoland pizza choice!

TO ACCESS SPORTS TALK CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE SPORTS GAMBLING PROMOTION, VISIT https://sportstalkchicago.com/cash/.

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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12/24/20 • -1 min

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On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Yu Darvish trade, and explains why a Cubs rebuild is necessary for another World Series Championship. Jon also catches up with Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor at PointsBet USA (14:01)! They discuss the Bears’ win on Sunday, and what it means for their future. They also talk about the current Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and who stands to get in come January. Later in the interview, Teddy shares the story behind his new job at PointsBet, and reveals his best bet for this upcoming weekend!

TO ACCESS SPORTS TALK CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE SPORTS GAMBLING PROMOTION, VISIT https://sportstalkchicago.com/cash/.

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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12/31/20 • -1 min

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On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ win over Jacksonville, and explains why they have what it takes to make the playoffs. Jon also catches up with Mike Harmon, national host on FOX Sports Radio, and host of the I Want Your Flex Podcast (18:47)! They further discuss the Bears’ win on Sunday, and what it means for their future. They also talk about Mitch Trubisky’s resurgence, and whether it’s enough to earn him a big contract. Later in the interview, Mike recaps the success of Northwestern Football and Basketball, plus shares the story behind his Twitter handle, @SwollenDome!

TO ACCESS SPORTS TALK CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE SPORTS GAMBLING PROMOTION, VISIT https://sportstalkchicago.com/cash/.

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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12/29/20 • -1 min

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On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bulls’ season-opening loss to Atlanta, and explains why it’s not time to push the panic button just yet. Jon also catches up with Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Football Writer at CBS Sports (14:01)! They preview fantasy football championship week, and break down the best waiver wire pickups and sleepers heading into the weekend. They also discuss Mitchell Trubisky’s resurgence, and what it means for his future in Chicago. Later in the interview, Dave recaps the year that was in fantasy football, shares his most regrettable fantasy decision, and his reveals his favorite Chicagoland pizza!

TO ACCESS SPORTS TALK CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE SPORTS GAMBLING PROMOTION, VISIT https://sportstalkchicago.com/cash/.

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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12/25/20 • -1 min

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On today’s show, Jon breaks down Mitch Trubisky’s future in Chicago, and explains why the Bears should consider re-signing him. Jon also catches up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (19:41)! They discuss the Yu Darvish trade, and what it means for the Cubs’ future. They also assess the team’s current position, and explore their decision to pursue another rebuild. Later in the interview, Cole evaluates the Bears’ playoff chances and Mitch Trubisky’s resurgence, plus reveals his favorite Harry Caray memory!

TO ACCESS SPORTS TALK CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE SPORTS GAMBLING PROMOTION, VISIT https://sportstalkchicago.com/cash/.

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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01/01/21 • -1 min

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On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster, and explains why certain Bears were wrongfully left out. Jon also catches up with Matt Fortuna, College Football Writer at The Athletic, and host of The Shamrock Podcast (15:04)! They discuss Illinois’ firing of Lovie Smith, and what it means for their football program moving forward. They also talk about the College Football Playoff, and take an in-depth look at Notre Dame’s Rose Bowl matchup versus Alabama. Later in the interview, Matt reflects on his amazing sports media career, and shares stories from his time on the college football beat!

TO ACCESS SPORTS TALK CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE SPORTS GAMBLING PROMOTION, VISIT https://sportstalkchicago.com/cash/.

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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12/23/20 • -1 min

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On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ win over Minnesota, and analyzes their current path to the postseason. Jon also catches up with John Tesh, host of Intelligence For Your Life, and author of Relentless (21:15)! John discusses his versatile career in media, which included stints in news, entertainment, and sports. He also opens up about his decision to pursue music, and tells the story behind his famous NBA jingle, “Roundball Rock.” Later in the interview, John shares details about his harrowing cancer fight, the emotional turmoil that followed, and how his faith in God saved his life.

TO ACCESS SPORTS TALK CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE SPORTS GAMBLING PROMOTION, VISIT https://sportstalkchicago.com/cash/.

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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12/21/20 • -1 min

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On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bulls’ encouraging 3-4 start, and explains why there’s still much more improvement to come. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (14:47)! They discuss his legendary MLB career, including the story behind his transition from starter to closer. They also talk about his Hall of Fame case, and what he thinks about the current ballot. Later in the interview, Billy looks back on his favorite hitters to face, plus reveals funny moments from his time in the game!

TO ACCESS SPORTS TALK CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE SPORTS GAMBLING PROMOTION, VISIT https://sportstalkchicago.com/cash/.

Remember to tune in every day at 2p Central to listen to the show live on AM 1530 WCKG! National audiences can find WCKG on the iHeartRadio and Radio.com apps!

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01/06/21 • -1 min

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How many episodes does Sports Talk Chicago have?

Sports Talk Chicago currently has 661 episodes available.

What topics does Sports Talk Chicago cover?

The podcast is about Baseball, Football, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Sports Talk Chicago?

The episode title 'MLB Salary Dispute, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-14-20)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sports Talk Chicago?

The average episode length on Sports Talk Chicago is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of Sports Talk Chicago released?

Episodes of Sports Talk Chicago are typically released every 2 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Sports Talk Chicago?

The first episode of Sports Talk Chicago was released on Feb 2, 2014.

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